On July 14 '05 Tony will be competing at the IFBB World Games in Germany. He'll be one of only 54 athletes worldwide to be invited to the event and will be representing the South Pacific region.
Tony's no stranger to international competition. Since 1996 he's compted at Nabba Nats, Muscle Mania, IFBB World Champs, Samoa Champs, INBA South Pacific Champs, INBA natural Olympia and NZFBB Nationals.
However it does anger Tony when he hears rumours being spread about him that he has taken drugs "Bodybuilding's a small world so you hear things from people but it all comes back to me" Tony said. "It gives me even more motivation to train harder and prove that you can compete naturally and that you can go as far as those who choose not to".
Being drug free means that Tony has to pay close attention to his diet on and off season. During off season he eats alot (but cleanly) and doesn't let his bodyfat go above 18% as he says it would be hard to take it off in pre contest. When Tony's in pre contest mode, he monitors his weight loss closely to make sure he's not losing too much muscle while dieting or doing cardio.
Contest diet
Before cardio: Leppin Thermos,
L-carnitine, Vanadyl
After cardio: Pro4 protein shake, Methoxy, HMB, BCAAs
Meal 1: chicken + veg + kumera
Meal 2: chicken + yoghurt
Meal 3: Steak/fish + veg
Before train: thermos
After train: Pro4 protein shake, Glutamine
Meal 4: chicken + veg
Meal 5: chicken/steak + veg
Before bed: ZMA
Training
Cardio a.m&pm: 60mins bike/walk
Weights:4 sets x 12-15 reps per exercise
Mon: Shoulders
Tues: Chest+ Biceps
Wed: Quads+Abs
Thurs:Back +Tri
Fri: Shoulders
Sat: Walk 1.5hrs, Hamstring+calves
Sun:50km bike ride
His love of bodybuilding has recently been broadened to include an administrative role with his recent appointment as Vice President of the Samoan Bodybuilding Federation. Athletes in the Samoan federation will still be tested but Tony says he's not adverse to athletes in other orgnisations who don't have that goal. Tony says "each to their own - good luck to good attitudes of building your body your way"
Some of Tony's favourites achivements include
1998 Overall Natural Universe Champs. 1999, 2000,
2001 Samoan Sportsman of the year.
2002 Overall NZFBB South Pacific Champion and more recently
Winning the Overall Title at the 2004 South Pacific Champs.